Sermons on Move Up:

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Sep 20, 2016

A perspective on the parable Luke 16: 1-13; The parable of the shrewd manager. The story builds up to a bunch-line. What is the punch-line in this parable? It is the focal point for discussion and the opportunity for Jesus to bring healing into your life.

A Perspective on: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager What is a parable? A parable is a story with the intent of informing the listener something about life. The parables that Jesus spoke compared earthly life to the Kingdom of God and the way to salvation. Many stories throughout the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 12, 2018

Part 11 of this series discusses why this series was preached. We need to return to holiness by understanding that through Jesus Christ we were made holy and now it's up to us to live out who we are in Him.

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Scriptures: First Peter 1:13-16; Matthew 7:3-5; Jude 20-23 This message is the conclusion of my series on the Ten Commandments. I believe God led me to do this series because being a Christian today has been so watered down that it does not carry the meaning that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Miracles For The Nation Of Israel

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2018

God is still intervening today to help His people Israel. The wars fought by the Israelis have had unexpected conclusions each time. People chock it up to their extreme good luck, but the true drift is that God's hand is at work!

MODERN MIRACLES FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GOOD TIMING 1. Morris owned one of the most popular menswear shops in Houston. But one night, his shop is broken into and a lot of his best items of clothing were stolen. 2. Morris's best friend, Arnold, when he heard what had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Giants At Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2015

This sermon deals with all of our vocations as being callings from God. It deals with the reality that the giants we face in life and at work are not all that they seem to be once we get up close. It is the final message in the transformation series.

FACING GIANTS IN LIFE & WORK 50 Days of Transformation– Part 7 (Your Career) Pastor Rick April 19, 2015 Exodus 35:30-35 I Samuel 16 This sermon is my variation of the sermon from Rick Warren in the 50 days of Transformation Series. Some of the background information on David and Goliath is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Bone Density Test

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 6, 2021

Although bones may seem like hard and lifeless structures, bones are living tissues with blood supply and active metabolism. Bones make up our skeletons and provide structure and support for our bodies.

Spiritual Bone Density Test By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Ezekiel 37:3 “And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord GOD, thou knowest”. PRAYER: - OPENING: - There is a commercial on T.V. that deals with a medication called Prolia. In that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3, Psalm 139:23, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Impact Of Four Nails Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 6, 2009

Four nails forever changed how God ministers to a lost and dying world. As Jesus’ earthly ministry closed, each nail driven into the cross beckons us to take up where He left off.

Sermon Notes “The Impact of Four Nails” Matthew 27:27-50 Introduction: Matthew 27 tells of the culmination of God’s love and mercy. On that day, no one ever loved so much, sacrificed more, or accomplished such a great task. What happened on a hill outside the city of Jerusalem forever changed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lystra

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2013

You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like missiles to bombard you! Now, when you get blitzed for your stand for God then the pain is much deeper!

Lystra Acts 16:1 “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.” You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Flight Into Egypt

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2014

After our exile in the dark places of Egypt we are summoned to return to the place we came from, chastened and up-built by the experience which we have been through, and equipped for whatever may lay ahead.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. Matthew 2:13-15; Matthew 2:19-23. We have already established that Joseph Ben-David was a dreamer (Matthew 1:20). Although his angelic visitations took place in dreams, in visions of the night (Job 20:8), they were not nebulous apparitions. A real, tangible, substantial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Dawned On Me

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grateful & Victorious Series

Contributed by De Juana Smith-Gatling on Dec 7, 2025

This month is paying homage to Jesus. There's a famous quote that says "it's not how many times one is knocked down; it's that he or she gets up."

I want to ask you a question. Who are you? Besides your career, your education, your family, Strip all of you down. Again, who are you? If we go to the book of Ephesians 1 and 2, being a believer and having the faith. It tells you who you really are. So, today, we know we are victorious and we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus The Purpose Of Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

The ultimate revival is the Revelation of Jesus Christ in all His fullness. The book of Revelation starts “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” this sums it all up. The whole purpose of our life is relationship with Jesus Christ to Know Him and to be known.

KNOWING JESUS: THE PURPOSE OF REVIVAL Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. Daniel 11:32 32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Kjv Luke 24:31 And their eyes were opened, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32, Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Life Is A Puzzle

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 5, 2013

“Moving towards your purpose in life one puzzle piece at a time.” It is so important to discover our divine purpose. We need to know that God has great plans for us. We need to discover who we are in God’s great scheme of things and must understand tha

Your purpose is a puzzle “Moving towards your purpose in life one puzzle piece at a time.” It is so important to discover our divine purpose. We need to know that God has great plans for us. We need to discover who we are in God’s great scheme of things and must understand that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic